Karl Van Maren - Knights of Columbus - Utah

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About Karl Van Maren

2024-2025 Ceremonials Director: Utah (until 03/18/2025)
2024-2025 Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant: Utah (until 03/18/2025)

2023-2024 State Executive Secretary, Utah
2023-2024 State Ceremonials Director, Utah
2023-2024 Faithful Scribe, Assembly 2577
2023-2025 Recorder, Council 12181

2022-2023 State Executive Secretary, Utah
2022-2023 State Ceremonials Director, Utah
2022-2023 Faithful Scribe, Assembly 2577
2022-2023 Recorder, Council 12181
2022 Supreme Convention Associate Delegate (Nashville, TN)

2021-2022 Executive Secretary (Utah)
2021-2022 Ceremonials Director (Utah)
2021-2022 Newsletter/Bulletin Editor (State Update)
2021-2022 Assistant State Training Director
2021-2022 Online Membership Coordinator (Utah)
2021-2022 Faithful Scribe, Assembly 2577
2021-2022 Recorder, Council 12181

2020-2021 Executive Secretary (Utah)
2020-2021 Ceremonials Director
2020-2021 Newsletter/Bulletin Editor (October-June)

2019-2020 Executive Secretary (Utah)
2019-2020 Ceremonials Director
2018-2019 Executive Secretary (Utah)

2017-2018 Executive Secretary
2017-2018 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2016-2017 District Deputy, District #7 (6966, 13297, 13646)
2016-2017 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2015-2016 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2015-2016 Grand Knight, Council 12181
2014-2015 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2014-2015 Grand Knight, Council 12181
2013-2014 Executive Secretary
2013-2014 Asst. Membership Director
2013-2014 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2012-2013 “Utah Knight”/Yahoo Groups
2011-2012 District Deputy, District #2 (602, 5502, 6010, 14764, chartered 15418)
2011-2012 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Groups
2010-2011 Knight of the Year (Utah)
2009-2010 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Groups
2008-2009 Family Director, Utah
2007-2008 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Groups
2006-2007 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Group
2005-2006 Public Relations/Editor, UT Knight
2004-2005 Public Relations / “UTAH KNIGHT”
2003-2004 Editor, “Utah Knight”
2002-2003 Editor, “Utah Knight”

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Mar 29 Sat	XX[3/5-4/13] 40 Days for Life (Spring 2025) 03-05-2025 - 04-13-2025 Planned Parenthood - Metro Health Center, 160 S 1000 E #120, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250305-40-Days-for-Life-Spring-2025-Flyer.pdf ~~ HELP SAVE LIVES IN SALT LAKE CITY! ~ What is 40 Days for Life? It is a 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer & fasting, peaceful hourly vigils, and community outreach. Although the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Dobbs v. Jackson that the Constitution has no provision for abortion; sadly in Utah, elective abortions are still being conducted. ~ Why 40 Days? Throughout Biblical history, God has used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities, and nations... * Noah was transformed by 40 days of rain. * Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mount Sinai * David was transformed by Goliath's 40 day challenge ~~ How can I get involved? Prayer & Fasting: Ask for 40 Days Devotional Booklets (E-mail Contact below). ~ Peaceful Vigils: Sign-up for one hour a week on the website (below) to pray with a buddy for the end of abortion. We value your time and effort, so if you can't commit weekly, just show up when you can (with a buddy). ~~ Vigil Location: Outside Planned Parenthood Metro, 160 S. 1000 East 84102 ~~ Vigil Hours: Between 7am – 7pm, Monday-Sunday starting Wed. March 5 through Sun. April 13th. ~~ Community Outreach: Show your support. E-mail requests for Yard signs and Bumper stickers. We deliver. ~ Contact: Barbara Granja, 40DaysforLife.SLC@gmail.com, 385-799-5433 40daysforlife.com/SaltLakeCity ~~Please join us for the Kick-Off Prayer Rally – Tue. March 04 @ 5:30pm. Outside Planned Parenthood Metro 160 S. 1000 East Go to Event 03-05-2025 - 04-13-2025 [3/5-4/13] 40 Days for Life (Spring 2025) XXFounder's Day {GOLD} 03-29-2025 All Day Event Remember 2020? https://www.kofc.org/en/news-room/articles/looking-to-fr-mcgivney-during-pandemic.html Go to Event All Day Founder's Day {GOLD} XXHG: New Ceremonial (125th Anniversary) (A2577) 03-29-2025 1:30 pm - 7:15 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, 1375 Spring Ln, Holladay, UT 84117, USA https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-55738856-exemplification ~~ https://tinyurl.com/UT4th125 ~~ https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250329-A2577-Fourth-Degree-Exemplification-Invitation-QRcode.pdf ~~ https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250329-A2577-Fourth-Degree-Exemplification-125-Flyer.pdf ~~ Schedule: 11:00 AM Setup Chamber (Ceremonial team, volunteers) [Benvegnu Center] 01:30 PM Color Corps assemble, practice [Benvegnu Center] 02:00 PM Registration starts (candidate check-in) [Benvegnu Center] 02:45 PM Registration closes [Benvegnu Center] 03:00 PM Degree Exemplification Begins (with Families and Guests) (HG, CG) [Benvegnu Center] 04:30 PM Ceremonial Complete, HG assembles for Mass [Church] 05:00 PM Mass (HG) [Church] 06:15 PM Social [Holy Family Hall] 07:00 PM Banquet Dinner, (CG) [Holy Family Hall] ~~ Host Assembly: 2577 ~ http://utahknights.org/assembly/2577/ Go to Event 1:30 pm HG: New Ceremonial (125th Anniversary) (A2577) XX4-Patriotic (New) Live (English/Spanish) Saint Vincent de Paul, Holladay 03-29-2025 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, 1375 Spring Ln, Holladay, UT 84117, USA https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-55738856-exemplification ~~ https://tinyurl.com/UT4th125 ~~ https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250329-A2577-Fourth-Degree-Exemplification-Invitation-QRcode.pdf ~~ https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250329-A2577-Fourth-Degree-Exemplification-125-Flyer.pdf ~~ Schedule: 11:00 AM Setup Chamber (Ceremonial team, volunteers) [Benvegnu Center] 01:30 PM Color Corps assemble, practice [Benvegnu Center] 02:00 PM Registration starts (candidate check-in) [Benvegnu Center] 02:45 PM Registration closes [Benvegnu Center] 03:00 PM Degree Exemplification Begins (with Families and Guests) (HG, CG) [Benvegnu Center] 04:30 PM Ceremonial Complete, HG assembles for Mass [church] 05:00 PM Mass (HG) [Church] 06:15 PM Social [Holy Family Hall] 07:00 PM Banquet Dinner, (CG) [Holy Family Hall] ~~ Host Assembly: 2577 ~ http://utahknights.org/assembly/2577/ Go to Event 2:00 pm 4-Patriotic (New) Live (English/Spanish) Saint Vincent de Paul, Holladay XXSave The Date: UTAH has New 4th Degree! 125 Candidates! 03-29-2025 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, 1375 Spring Ln, Holladay, UT 84117, USA https://tinyurl.com/UT4th125 ~~ Rough/Draft Schedule: 2:00 PM Candidate Check-in (Benvegnu Center) 3:00 PM Ceremonial Starts (Benvegnu Center) 4:30 PM Ceremonial Complete, Mass Honor Guard assembles 5:00 PM Mass (Church) 6:15 PM Social (Holy Family Hall) 7:00 PM Dinner Banquet (Holy Family Hall) ~~2024.11.18: Details TBA. Expect location to be in Salt Lake County. Contact District Master Nick Nielson for information. Go to Event 2:00 pm Save The Date: UTAH has New 4th Degree! 125 Candidates!
Mar 30 Sun	XXFOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 03-30-2025 All Day Event https://www.usccb.org/resources/liturgical-calendar-dioceses-united-states-america ~ 12/2024-11/2025 https://www.usccb.org/resources/2025cal.pdf ~ Go to Event All Day FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT XXBreakfast (Council 14399) 03-30-2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E 5550 S, Ogden, UT 84403, USA Location: Holy Family Social Hall (1100 E 5550 S, S Ogden, Utah 84403). ~ Cost? Donation. ~ Breakfast Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, fruit, pastries, juice, milk, coffee ~ Contact info Name Mike McMahon Email mmcmahon@ernestpkg.com Phone (801) 809-8480 ~~ Breakfasts: 3/30, 4/27, 5/18. Go to Event 9:00 am Breakfast (Council 14399)
Apr 1 Tue	XXExtended DEADLINE: To Be A Patriot Award (Assembly to District Master) 04-01-2025 All Day Event To Be A Patriot Awards Program - FINAL deadline. 3/15 is the usual deadline, but the Assembly Growth/Plan Worksheet had 4/1 as the date, so there was a little extension. ~ Entry Form: https://www.kofc.org/en/forms/council/to_be_a_patriot_p.pdf ~ 3/15 is deadline for assemblies to District Master so the winner can be announced and recognized at the Utah State Convention. ~ 4/30 deadline is if the assembly just needs to "check the box" for the Civic Award ~ Go to Event All Day Extended DEADLINE: To Be A Patriot Award (Assembly to District Master) XXLinks: 2024-2025 Fraternal Success Planner + More! (PDF) 04-01-2025 All Day Event Fraternal Planner 2024-2025 [5033 1/24, 52 pages] https://www.kofc.org/un/en/resources/membership/fraternal-leader-success-planner5033.pdf ~~ Utah KofC Activity Publicity Form https://www.cognitoforms.com/UTKofC/UTKofCActivityForm ~~ Faith in Action Guidebook [10907 9/23, 24 pages] https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/overview/10907-faith-in-action-guidebook.pdf ~~ Protocol, Meetings, and Ceremonials [11620 1/24, 96 pages] https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/for-members/11620-protocol-meetings-and-ceremonials.pdf ~~ Fraternal Excellence Guide (Practical Information for Council and District Officers) ~ Effective July 1, 2024 [11619 2/24, 64 pages] https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/for-members/11619-fraternal-excellence-guide.pdf ~~ Leadership Resources and Guides https://kofc.org/formembers -> Fraternal Operations -> Fraternal Leader Resources https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/fraternal-operations.html?1tab=1tab2&icon-tabs=2 LEADERSHIP RESOURCES & GUIDES Use these documents as tools to enhance your knowledge as a fraternal leader in the Knights of Columbus. The instructions, rules and advice provided in these resources will help you in setting an example of charity, unity and fraternity. Charter, Constitution and Laws of the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Planner (#5033) State Program Directors Guide (#11062) Faith in Action Guidebook (#10907) Working With Your Pastor (#10999) Fraternal Leader Advisory – Monthly Issues Archive Council Development & Retention Guidelines (#10506) Public Relations and Publicity Guide (#2235) KCCF: Council Account Brochure (#11204) Fraternal Excellence Guide (#11619) Protocol, Meetings, and Ceremonials (#11620) ~~~~ https://utahknights.org/secrecy/#GoogleCalendarLinks ~~~~ Training - Officer Resources https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/fraternal-training/top-officer-resources-page.html ~~~~ Grand Knight Responsibilities (Has the OLD Meeting Agenda) [1937 5/15] https://www.kofc.org/un/en/resources/officers/gk_responsibilities.pdf ~~ CUF Ceremonial Invitations: English: https://www.kofc.org/apps/resources/invitation-en.pdf Spanish: https://www.kofc.org/apps/resources/invitation-en.pdf French: https://www.kofc.org/apps/resources/invitation-fr.pdf ~~ Fraternal Planner Color Coding: Forms or Event Deadlines {RED} 2024-2025 Important Dates {GOLD} 2024-2025 Membership Activities {Light Green} 2024-2025 Programming Activities {Dark Green} 2024-2025 Little change in the colors from 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 (Previously membership was green, and programming was purple, Supreme Office Events were tan) Go to Event All Day Links: 2024-2025 Fraternal Success Planner + More! (PDF)

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